Family consequences

After the 2011 hockey riots in Vancouver one family found themselves in trouble because their son was part of the riot.  They were ostracised by their neighbours because of what he had done.  According to Deuteronomy 24:16 a father is not responsible for what is adult son does.  The son is responsible for his own actions.  The sad thing is that families are considered responsible for the actions of their children even if they are adults.  Children need to learn that their actions have consequences and though the Bible tells us that parents should not be punished for the sins of their children they often are punished by society.